220 homes sold in Scenic Oaks in the last year, at a typical $564K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Scenic Oaks homes are listed.
Every place Scenic Oaks homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 100% of Scenic Oaks’ sales, at a typical $575K (year to May 2026)
220 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 186 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $201TX $173
- Days to sell
- 84
- Sold over asking
- 8%
- Listings with a price cut
- 29%
About as many homes sell as usual, at 1.4 times the 2016 price
220 sales in the last year, against 313 in 2020 and a low of 159 in 2012. The typical sale went from $398K in 2016 to $564K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $550K buys in Scenic Oaks
Check a listing against what Scenic Oaks homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in Scenic Oaks are back to pre-pandemic levels, with about as many homes for sale
We read every month of Scenic Oaks’ home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 220 sales.
If you’re buying in Scenic Oaks
- Shop in July. It brings about 30 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (18% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 98% of the list price on average; 9% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 18% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 80 days.
Spring brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
May has the most new listings (about 31 a month), and the most competition: 23% close over asking. June and July offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (19%). February has the least competition (12%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and about like Texas as a whole
| Scenic Oaks now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | TX now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 9% | 11% | 46% | 11% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 18% | 24% | 54% | 20% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 98% | 97.8% | 101% | 96.9% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 80 | 82 | 29 | 74 |
83 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 2.4 times the 2021 low (35) and about the 2017–19 level.
Scenic Oaks ranks 246th of 389 busy Texas markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. Scenic Oaks is in the middle of the pack.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Scenic Oaks home costs about $3,671 a month
Price: Scenic Oaks’ typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Scenic Oaks’ 1.6% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Scenic Oaks is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in May
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 13.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $564K home, about $8,740 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Scenic Oaks, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Scenic OaksTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Scenic Oaks.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Helotes and Timberwood Park sell for less a square foot; Shavano Park for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Scenic Oaks, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwood Park | 599 | $517K | $197 | 9% | 88 |
| Boerne | 341 | $486K | $210 | 6% | 84 |
| Scenic Oaks | 220 | $564K | $205 | 9% | 80 |
| Fair Oaks Ranch | 188 | $735K | $230 | 11% | 55 |
| Helotes | 118 | $447K | $177 | 9% | 62 |
| Shavano Park | 45 | $1M | $299 | 12% | 67 |
| Cross Mountain | 44 | $694K | $230 | 15% | 94 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Scenic Oaks
What do homes sell for in Scenic Oaks, TX?
220 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $564K, $205 a square foot.
Is Scenic Oaks a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 78 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 21 sold, about 3.6 months of supply. Buyers paid 98% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Scenic Oaks?
May brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Scenic Oaks?
About 1.6% of a home’s value a year. On a $564K home that’s near $8,740.
Where can I see homes for sale in Scenic Oaks?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Scenic Oaks’ MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Scenic Oaks.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).